Senior Radiographer

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) is located close to the city centre The main speciality groupings at the LRI are Acute Medical, Surgery, Paediatrics (including cardiology), Cancer Services, Theatres & Critical Care, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Maxillo-facial surgery, Accident & Emergency and Orthopaedic Trauma.

The LRI has an Emergency Department containing 3 Wireless DR rooms and 2 CT Scanners and we also have separate departments for in-patients, paediatrics, out-patients and screening that have just undergone a full equipment refurbishment to brand new Samsung DR equipment.

Our LRI radiographers rotate around all areas of Plain Film and also cross-site to the departments at LGH and GH and we have an established roster system for nights, weekend and Bank Holiday duties.

Rotation will include plain film and there will be the opportunity to observe and work with the cross sectional staff in CT imaging in the inpatient and outpatient department with further opportunities to train on CBCT and Forensic CT.

You will also be expected to work on the other two sites - Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital where necessary.

There will be a full induction and we fully embrace extended roles and aim to provide Imaging At Its Best.

We have a very diverse and friendly team of Imaging staff. It is essential that you are a good communicator and a team player, enthusiastic and driven.

HCPC registration and NHS experience are essential.

Main duties of the job

Plain film imaging including adult and paediatric imaging in the emergency department, outpatient, in patients, theatre and mobile radiography.

• Excellent radiographic skills, leadership, teaching, coordination, organising skills. Ability to communicate and delegate appropriately.

The successful candidate:

• It is essential that you are a good communicator and team player; enthusiastic and driven. This post is suitable for an experienced Radiographer with an aptitude for coordinating & teaching others; who is a clinical expert and can lead by example. A background (or interest) in radiation protection supervision is an advantage.

• It is essential that you are highly motivated, a good communicator and team player and enthusiastic. You will be required to take on additional non-clinical responsibilities to support the quality control, audit, recruitment and other service requirements. You will be adaptable to change and have excellent organizational skills. Commitment to high quality patient care is essential. This post is suitable for experienced radiographers wishing to expand their skills and areas of responsibility.

• As a successful applicant, you will be required to participate in the 24/7 out-of-hours roster which includes night duties, weekends and public holiday shifts and you will be expected to work cross site.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the interview process for this post, we are unable to accommodate Skype/Teams interviews.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacanc...

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

UHL is one of the largest Hospital Trusts in the country and treats over a million patients a year. It is based on three hospital sites and employs around 17000 staff.

Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) is located close to the city centre The main speciality groupings at the LRI are Acute Medical, Surgery, Paediatrics (including cardiology), Cancer Services, Theatres & Critical Care, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Maxillo-facial surgery, Accident & Emergency and Orthopaedic Trauma.

We work with Samsung DR plain film/Mobile units and have Philips equipment installed in ED.

Within the imaging department we regularly support career progression in radiographic reporting/Advance Practice and other roles such as ultrasound and vascular access.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Qualified Radiographer - degree or equivalent
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of on-going personal and professional development

Desirable criteria

• Post graduate qualifications, leadership, IV etc

Experience

Essential criteria

• Good background in Plain Film & Theatre
• Sound knowledge of radiation protection legislation
• Supervisory experience

Desirable criteria

• Previous senior experience
• Paediatric Experience

Communication & Relationship S

Essential criteria

• Experience of teamworking
• Experience of co-ordinating an area

Desirable criteria

• Undertaken appraisals with staff

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential criteria

• Participation in audit/project work

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JD Senior Radiographer B6 (PDF, 777.8KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)